SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SECRECY IN THE WORKPLACE PANEL EVENT REVEALS LEGISLATIVE REFORM AND A SERIOUS CULTURAL SHIFT ARE REQUIRED TO ADEQUATELY COMBAT SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN AUSTRALIA

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SECRECY IN THE WORKPLACE PANEL EVENT REVEALS LEGISLATIVE REFORM AND A SERIOUS CULTURAL SHIFT ARE REQUIRED TO ADEQUATELY COMBAT SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN AUSTRALIA

The panel event took place on 28 May 2018 and explored sexual harassment laws in Australia and how the law and surrounding practices might be improved. The panel specifically considered the use of confidential settlements and non-disclosure agreements in settling sexual harassment claims.